Biography

Andrea Gingras is the assistant director of GSO Public Engagement. She has been working in the informal ocean science education field for over twenty years, coordinating and managing ocean science education and outreach, specifically connecting educators and scientists.

She has experience in planning local, national and international workshops and meetings, large and small, as well as coordinating in-class and field-based programs for students, and professional development opportunities for educators. 

Currently, Andrea oversees GSO Ocean Classroom – the education and outreach extension of the GSO that brings current and relevant ocean science research to K-12 and public audiences. 

Andrea has a B.S. in Marine Biology from the University of Rhode Island.